{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-077982-2026-09-24T13:32:33+01:00", "date": "2026-09-24T13:32:33+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-077982", "description": "This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply t o this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. This contract has not yet been formally awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR. Award decision makers: Cathy Jones and Chris Elliott No conflicts of interest were identified among anyone who was involved in this process. The award decision has been made subject to criteria listed below: Quality and innovation Value Integration, collaboration and service sustainability Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitation choice Social Value This is a PSR intention to award notice, there has been no previous publication.", "initiationType": "tender", "tender": { "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-077982", "legalBasis": { "id": "32014L0024", "scheme": "CELEX" }, "title": "PSR - Direct Award C - Transferring NHS patients to an ISP (outsourcing)", "status": "complete", "classification": { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85121283", "description": "Orthopaedic services" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "description": "BHFT is transferring NHS patients to BMI Saxon, an independent sector provider, for treatment on their premises (outsourcing)", "lots": [ { "id": "1", "description": "Outsourcing of NHS patient activity to an independent sector provider. The intention is to award a contract to our existing provider, by following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) direct award process C. Contract duration - 6 months Estimated value - PS200,000", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "The existing provider is satisfying the current requirement and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.", "type": "quality", "description": "100" }, { "type": "price", "description": "0" } ] }, "hasOptions": false, "status": "cancelled" } ], "items": [ { "id": "1", "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKH2" } ], "relatedLot": "1" } ], "procurementMethod": "limited", "procurementMethodDetails": "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition", "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [ { "scheme": "TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL", "id": "D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE", "description": "The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive" } ], "procurementMethodRationale": "Additional elective capacity is required as a matter of urgency to support Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in reducing waiting times and delivering elective recovery objectives by March 2027. The provider has demonstrated the ability to deliver high-quality elective care with robust clinical governance, effective clinical oversight, and positive patient outcomes. The provider has established systems for quality assurance, patient safety, performance monitoring and continuous improvement, providing assurance that services will continue to be delivered to a high standard throughout the proposed contract term. The provider also offers an established and proven service model that can be mobilised quickly, enabling the additional capacity required to be made available within the necessary timescales. The proposed arrangement supports innovation through efficient elective pathways, streamlined processes and service delivery approaches designed to maximise activity, improve patient access and reduce waiting times whilst maintaining quality standards. Based on current performance and the provider's demonstrated capability, the commissioner is satisfied that the provider will be able to satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard, delivering safe, effective and high-quality care while providing the additional elective capacity required to support waiting list reduction by March 2027." }, "awards": [ { "id": "090574-2026-1", "relatedLots": [ "1" ], "status": "active", "suppliers": [ { "id": "GB-COH-02164270", "name": "BMI Saxon" } ] } ], "parties": [ { "id": "GB-FTS-141191", "name": "BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST", "identifier": { "legalName": "BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST", "noIdentifierRationale": "notOnAnyRegister" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "Lewsey Road", "locality": "Luton", "region": "UKH21", "postalCode": "LU40DZ", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, "contactPoint": { "name": "Chris Elliott", "email": "chris.elliott@bedsft.nhs.uk" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "url": "https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk", "classifications": [ { "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE", "id": "BODY_PUBLIC", "description": "Body governed by public law" }, { "scheme": "COFOG", "id": "07", "description": "Health" } ] } }, { "id": "GB-COH-02164270", "name": "BMI Saxon", "identifier": { "legalName": "BMI Saxon", "id": "02164270", "scheme": "GB-COH" }, "address": { "locality": "Milton Keynes", "region": "UKH2", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, "roles": [ "supplier" ], "details": { "scale": "sme" } }, { "id": "GB-FTS-141192", "name": "Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT", "identifier": { "legalName": "Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT" }, "address": { "locality": "Luton", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, "roles": [ "reviewBody" ] } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-FTS-141191", "name": "BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" }, "contracts": [ { "id": "090574-2026-1", "awardID": "090574-2026-1", "status": "active", "value": { "amount": 200000, "currency": "GBP" }, "dateSigned": "2026-09-23T00:00:00+01:00" } ], "bids": { "statistics": [ { "id": "1", "measure": "bids", "relatedLot": "1", "value": 1 } ] }, "language": "en" }